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HTML onsubmit Attribute


Definition and Usage

The onsubmit attribute fires when a form is submitted.


Applies to

The onsubmit attribute is part of the Event Attributes, and can be used on the following element:

Elements Event
<form> onsubmit

Example

Execute a JavaScript when a form is submitted:

<form onsubmit="myFunction()">
  Enter name: <input type="text">
  <input type="submit">
</form>
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Browser Support

Event Attribute
onsubmit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes